Sophisticated Russian electronic-warfare systems and jamming technology are posing an acute challenge for allied forces training in Eastern Europe. via Russia Jamming Technology Poses Challenge for Allied Forces, U.S. Officials Say – WSJ.
Category Archives: International Relations
Russian Bombers Fly Near U.S. on July 4th – ABC News
Just when things seemed to be cooling off … The first set of two bombers flew near Alaska and just 30 minutes later a separate set flew far off the west coast of California. via Russian Bombers Fly Near U.S. on July 4th – ABC News.
Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California
Holy shit! I never even heard about this guy getting arrested in the first place! An ex-California state senator pleaded guilty Wednesday to a racketeering charge in an organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco’s Chinatown. via Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California.
Russia examines Baltic independence
This week, on “Those Crazy Russians,” … The Russian chief prosecutor’s office is to examine whether the Soviet Union acted legally when it recognised (sic) the Baltic states’ independence in 1991. via Russia examines Baltic independence.
Pentagon accuses Russia of ‘playing with fire’ over nuclear threats towards Nato – Europe – World – The Independent
“Anyone who thinks they can control escalation through the use of nuclear weapons is literally playing with fire.” via Pentagon accuses Russia of ‘playing with fire’ over nuclear threats towards Nato – Europe – World – The Independent.
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